MINDEN, Nev. -- The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire and Paramedics are responding to a motor vehicle crash on the Kingsbury Grade halfway way down the Valley Side.

According to NHP Trooper Chuck Allen, the incident occurred between mile marker 8 and 9. One of the vehicles is on fire and two Care Flight helicopters are in route, but the extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.

Residents and commuters are being asked to use an alternate route at this time.